3 New Generation of Cerebrovascular Devices Challenge in device development for cerebrovascular applications has historically been MINIATURIZATION New generation of manufacturing technology has enabled braiding wires as small as 25μm or laser cutting features as small as 5μm. Materials science developments are enabling a host of potential polymers and metals for endovascular implants Challenge HOW CAN WE SEE THEM! Stents and Stent-retrievers Laser Cut Hypotubes 3